COSP19 – Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (UN)

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Jun 9, 2026

COSP19 – Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (UN)

New York, United States

The Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP) was established in 2008 pursuant to Article 40 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Since its creation, eighteen sessions have been held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

The 19th Session of COSP (COSP19) will take place from 9–11 June 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. As the global disability community marks the 20th anniversary of the CRPD, COSP19 provides an important opportunity to move commitments into action.

CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM

8 June 2026 | 10am – 1pm & 3pm – 6pm [NYC Time Zone (EDT) UTC/GMT -4 hours]

Summary

The Civil Society Forum being held under the auspices of the 19th Conference of States Parties (CoSP) to the CRPD will aim to provide a space for civil society to share its initiatives, projects and concerns, including sharing experiences of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) on the implementation of the CRPD

Part 1 LIVE Link

Part 2 LIVE Link

19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the UN CRPD (COSP19)

9 – 11 June 2026

Overarching theme: CRPD at 20: celebrating and consolidating achievements and shaping the next phase of implementation in a changing world

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WBU President, Santosh Kumar Rungta, COSP19 Speeches

COSP19 Statement

General Debate of the Assembly Statement

Civil Society Forum Session 3 Statement

CRPD at 20 From Global Commitments to Country-Level Action Statement

Civil Society forum: Session 1 – Summary